The town of Waxhaw is reeling after a devastating domestic violence incident Thursday afternoon left two people dead. The shocking event unfolded in the 8200 block of Prescott Glen Parkway, leaving neighbors and community members heartbroken. Authorities say the tragedy involved a husband fatally shooting his wife before taking his own life, a loss that has deeply impacted the close-knit community.
According to the Waxhaw Police Department, officers responded to a call for service at approximately 4:20 p.m. on March 12. Upon arrival, they discovered a man, later identified as Inol Toussaint, born September 2, 1976, deceased from what appeared to be a self-inflicted wound. As officers searched the home further, they found a second victim upstairs, later identified as Eusther Toussaint, born October 20, 1983, also deceased.
Detectives from the Waxhaw Police Department, alongside agents from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, responded to the scene to begin a thorough investigation. Preliminary findings suggest that Inol Toussaint fatally shot his wife inside the residence before going outside to the backyard, where he took his own life. Authorities stressed that the incident appears to be isolated and there is no threat to the public.
The North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has not yet released the official causes of death. Autopsies for both victims were scheduled as part of the ongoing investigation, which will examine the circumstances leading up to the tragic event. Police officials continue to gather information and interview witnesses as part of their review.
The tragedy has left the Waxhaw community in deep shock. Police Chief Dexter Wilson expressed sorrow over the incident, calling it a heartbreaking act of domestic violence. He urged the public to keep the victims’ family and loved ones in their thoughts and reminded residents that help and support are available for anyone experiencing domestic violence.
Authorities are emphasizing that support resources remain accessible to those in need. Confidential assistance is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or through Turning Point at 704-283-7233. Residents are encouraged to reach out if they or someone they know is in danger, while the Waxhaw community continues to process this heartbreaking loss and support the victims’ family during this incredibly difficult time.
